There was singing and dancing in the Chu Mansion, and it was not until dawn that everyone dispersed, and Chu Qing also returned to the bedroom to rest.
Fu San probably could tell that Chu Qing didn't agree with him gambling, so he immediately gathered the gamblers in the house and started to let the game go.
It doesn't matter if you don't have money, just owe it to him first, and then pay it back to him together when you get paid.
Early in the morning of the next day, Chu Wensheng still smelled of alcohol, got up with a glowing face, and rushed to the palace half an hour early. He was very motivated to go to work well from today on.
Before leaving, Lao Chu asked Fu San when Chu Qing's leg would heal, and then asked Housekeeper Bao if there was any way to make Chu Qing's leg heal more slowly, and try to go to the palace before it recovered.
I wanted to go so that the emperor could know that my dear son had been injured at work.
Seeing that, if Chu Qing's legs were better before entering the palace to express his gratitude, he might smash Chu Qing's legs again with his own hands.
When Chu Qing got up, it was already three o'clock in the morning.
This is the advantage of a part-time job. If he sleeps in and something happens at Qianqi Camp, Chu Qing can say that he is busy at the Ministry of Household Affairs. If something happens at the Ministry of Household Affairs, he can say that he is busy at Qianqi Camp.
Stretching his arms and legs, Chu Qing looked at his swollen ankle and tried it, but it still hurt a little and he would be unable to do without crutches for a while.
After washing up and eating something, Chu Qing took Fu San out of the house.
Just as he crossed the threshold, Menzi pointed to an official sedan in the distance.
"Master, I came early in the morning, and I don't know who I was waiting for."
Chu Qing looked intently and saw an official sedan parked opposite. The people carrying the sedan were two strong men dressed as servants.
Seeing Chu Qing looking around, one of the men turned around and said something to the people inside the sedan, and then the curtain of the sedan was opened.
A tall and thin old man got out of the sedan. He was wearing an official robe and a jade belt that was very conspicuous. He was from the third rank!
The old man has a long beard that reaches his chest, he is full of energy, and his waist is straight. He is full of energy at the age of fifty or sixty years old.
As soon as he got out of the sedan, the old man looked at Chu Qing's position with a smile on his face and nodded slightly.
Chu Qing knew that he was looking for him, but he couldn't recall where he had seen this old man.
Holding a cane, Chu Qing jumped over.
After giving a salute, Chu Qing asked in confusion: "Is this sir looking for a student?"
"A good young man." The old man smiled with a smile on his face and looked Chu Qing up and down: "After a famous family, there is a talented person, I am Zhang Songling."
"It turns out to be Mr. Zhang, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites." Chu Qing's expression changed slightly and he saluted again.
Zhang Songling stroked his beard and smiled: "Master Chu, there is no need to be polite. I came here specifically to see you. Knowing that Master Chu is busy with official duties, I took leave today and waited for a while."
In one sentence, a lot of information was revealed. First of all, Zhang Songling came to Chu Qing specially, and secondly, as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, he did not let the disciples inform him, but kept waiting at the door.
Chu Qing quickly showed a look of sincerity and fear: "Master Zhang, why are you doing this? Just send someone to report it. Why wait here?"
"It's okay, Mr. Chu, don't worry about it."
Chu Qing looked flattered on his face, but he was secretly wary in his heart.
"I wonder if Mr. Zhang is looking for a subordinate?"
In fact, according to rank, Chu Qing does not need to call himself a lower official.
Because in fact, the deputy commander of Qianqiying does not belong to the official department, but the rank in the palace, which is not a system.
But there is no problem in claiming to be a lower official, after all, the other party is the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.
The previous Li Wenli and Zhou Youwei were both Zuo Shilang.
You must know the difference between one left and one right. Although it seems that it is only half a grade higher, in fact, the minister on the right is called "little minister". Going to Jiushi to be the minister of the temple is considered a normal level, but it is a step up.
The minister was devolved to the local government, and he was also the local emperor who supervised the military and political power.
Of course, excluding the Second Department of the Army and the Ministry of Industry, the Right Minister of the Ministry of War is half a military general, and the Right Minister of the Ministry of Industry...that is to say, Xiao Xie will continue to be rectified.
In addition to the two ministries of military and engineering, the right ministers of the other four ministries of official, household, punishment, and rites can all be said to be the most powerful brothers in the country who can aspire to the power of the minister. The same is true for Qiu Wanshan, but he is replaced by Wei Changfeng in the household ministry.
It's so stressful.
It is worth mentioning that this is the reason why Old Wei's backer has fallen after the new king came to the throne. In addition, he is not from a noble family, otherwise Wei Changfeng may not be able to suppress this guy just because of his evil... abilities.
Live him.
Let's just say that Zhang Songling, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, can definitely be called a stomping figure who would make the capital tremble.
The left and right ministers are responsible for completely different things. Just like the left minister Zhou Youwei, he is responsible for Anmin, imperial examinations, sacrifices, etc., and is responsible for the whole capital-related affairs. The right minister is not responsible, but he has to take charge of the overall situation.
To put it bluntly, he is responsible for all matters related to "rituals" in the whole country. He does not have to do it himself. He is responsible for the general direction and then lets the Zuo Shilang do it. If something goes wrong, the Zuo Shilang will take the blame. Once the job is done, the Right Shilang
Take credit.
If the Zuo Shilang wants to be promoted, he has to keep taking the blame and let the Right Shilang accumulate his merits. As long as he has enough strength and some luck, one day the Right Shilang will become a minister or be promoted to another country.
, start to receive merit, and do not need to take the blame. This is an unwritten rule in the court and in various ministries and offices.
The ancients valued etiquette the most. Although the authority of the Ministry of Rites was not as good as that of the Ministry of Personnel, it was only under the Ministry of Personnel. You can imagine what kind of person Zhang Songling was.
"The deputy commander of the Thousand Cavalry Battalion, his whereabouts are secretive, his reputation is unknown, no one knows his identity, secretly, but no one knows how much blood and sweat he has made for our Dachang Dynasty. I admire him extremely, and admire him in my heart, but I can't believe it. It turns out that this
The true face of Lushan is that he is a handsome young man who is to be feared and feared."
Zhang Songling stroked his beard and smiled, looking at Chu Qing with admiration on his face.
Chu Qing smiled slightly, but in his heart, he didn't really like this kind of gaze, which was admired by others.
The word "appreciation" means praise, but this praise is based on a kind of status inequality.
Only one leader says he appreciates a subordinate.
I have never heard of a son saying that he admires his father very much.
Only older people appreciate young people, but no young people appreciate older people.
In addition, when a person who has never met and feels that he has a higher status than you shows admiration to you, it is not a very subtle expression of the unequal status and relationship between the two parties.
"Master Zhang." Chu Qing felt uncomfortable, but did not show any signs of it. He asked puzzledly: "Why are you looking for a lower official?"
"Of course I have something to do. I would like to ask how far Qianqiying and Jingzhao Mansion will go to investigate this merchant."
Chu Qing's pupils narrowed slightly.
Could it be that the investigation of merchants touched Zhang Songling's interests?
In fact, Chu Qing has not thought about this matter.
He is not stupid. Offending all the merchants in the capital is almost equivalent to offending at least half of the courtiers.
The reason why the merchant dared to do this even though he knew he had a backer was because he didn't think that the officials in the capital would fight him just because he had to pay dozens or hundreds of guan more in taxes a month. He didn't want a person to pay thousands or tens of thousands of guan.
Everyone should pay their dues and develop a good habit of paying taxes. We can't deny Qianqiying and King Langya even this little bit of face.
The smile on Chu Qing's face disappeared, and he looked at Zhang Songling with a frown: "I am stupid, I don't know what Master Zhang means."
Zhang Songling looked past Chu Qing and looked at the plaque of Chu Mansion. After a long time, he slowly said: "I think that the shopkeepers who run the stone shop in Beijing are all good people. What do you think, Mr. Chu?"
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Chu Qing laughed and said, "I think so too."
A trace of astonishment flashed across Zhang Songling's face. He didn't expect Chu Qing to be so knowledgeable, and then he stroked his beard and laughed again, showing the kind of "appreciative" expression that Chu Qing hated so much.
Chu Qing had no doubt that if he were not so young and were in his fifties or sixties, even in his forties, this old guy would definitely not have this attitude.
Many people in the officialdom are like this. If you are older than me, then my official position is higher than yours. Your official position is higher than mine. My qualifications are older than yours. If your qualifications are older than mine, then I am older than you. In short, I must
I have to admire you if I overwhelm you, otherwise, you just don’t understand dignity.
